GONAL-F
EMD SERONO, A DIVISION OF EMD INC., CANADA
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This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.
Quick answers
Is GONAL-F discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that GONAL-F 5.5MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 3, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is GONAL-F not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient
These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.
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GONAL-F
EMD SERONO, A DIVISION OF EMD INC., CANADA
GONAL-F PEN
EMD SERONO, A DIVISION OF EMD INC., CANADA
What this means
Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?
Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.
What should I do?
Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.
DIN
02248154
Strength
5.5MCG
Dosage Form
POWDER FOR SOLUTION
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAMUSCULAR
Active Ingredient
FOLLITROPIN ALFA
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2025-09-03
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from EMD SERONO, A DIVISION OF EMD INC., CANADA
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
20MG · DIN 02469723
0.25MG · DIN 02247766
8% · DIN 02241013
77MCG · DIN 02248157
33MCG · DIN 02248156
900UNIT · DIN 02270382
300UNIT · DIN 02270404
450UNIT · DIN 02270390
75UNIT · DIN 02269066
10MG · DIN 02470179
250MCG · DIN 02262088
250MCG · DIN 02371588